Indigenous-managed lands are home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity, demonstrating the power of generations of stewardship. As Climate Week wrapped up in New York, Indigenous leaders gathered in Nairobi to issue the Nairobi Declaration—calling for conservation that protects both nature and the rights of those who have long cared for it. Their declaration offers an important perspective for everyone working in conservation and nature finance and deserves careful attention.
Posted: October 2, 2026